Medical malpractice renewals are often viewed as a routine annual task. Today’s health care organizations, however, face evolving claims trends, telehealth exposures, AI-related risks,...

Defense costs in medical liability claims continue to rise as litigation takes longer, expert witness fees increase, outside counsel rates climb and discovery becomes...

A 2026 Medical Liability Benchmark Report from Crittenden Medical Liability found that claims activity has remained stable while overall costs continue to rise. The report, based on survey responses from health care providers, insurers, brokers and legal professionals nationwide, found that claim frequency and volume remain elevated but stable. Most respondents reported either no change or only slight changes in claims activity. However, even without a surge in claims, the financial burden of medical malpractice continues to increase because of...